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HRU 46V

1980 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRU 46V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,547 miles

Handbrake return spring broken

Offside front brake disc pitted

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2011 98,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Handbrake return spring broken

Offside front brake disc pitted

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,311 miles

Hand brake rod return spring is broken

Nearside and offside rear leaf springs slightly misaligned

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 97,311 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Hand brake rod return spring is broken

Nearside and offside rear leaf springs slightly misaligned

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,257 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 72,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 86,667 miles

lots of plating both sides of rear chassis

Fail 20 May 2008 86,647 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

lots of plating both sides of rear chassis

Pass 21 May 2007 84,977 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 84,956 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 84,073 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 84,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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HRU 46V is a 1980 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HRU 46V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 46 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HRU 46V registered?

HRU 46V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 1980.

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